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WHO COVID-19 Weekly Reports August 2022
31 August, 2022
WHO summary of COVID-19 global activity suggests...COVID-19
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Infectiousness of SARS-CoV-2 breakthrough infections and reinfections
31 August, 2022
A recent study found that prior immunity reduces one's risk of transmission...COVID-19
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AstraZeneca's Evusheld gets EUA
Japan // Australia // United Kingdom // United States // 30 August, 2022
Drug approved to prevent COVID-19 in some people...COVID-19
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Report on preparing for future pandemics including priority viruses
Australia // 29 August, 2022
Priority virus families include Japanese Encephalitis and Hendra....General Articles, COVID-19, Seasonal Flu
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Swissmedic approves Moderna bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccine
Switzerland // 29 August, 2022
The newly authorised booster dose targets Omicron variant BA.1...COVID-19
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Ordering at-home testing kits from U.S. government to be suspended
United States // 29 August, 2022
On 2 September, ordering through the U.S. government website will be suspended...COVID-19
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WHO initiates mRNA vaccine technology transfer to African nations
29 August, 2022
The World Health Organization (WHO) will tranfer mRNA vaccine technology to at least six African nations...COVID-19
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Novavax approved for use in 12 to 17 year olds
Australia // 29 August, 2022
Roll out commences 5 September ...COVID-19
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ECDC COVID-19 overview report for week 33 published
26 August, 2022
Week 33 ECDC COVID-19 report published...COVID-19
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Vaccine Update – Vaccinations for 5 to 11 year olds begins
Bangladesh // 25 August, 2022
Updates on vaccination in Bangladesh...COVID-19
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COVID-19 incubation shortened over time
22 August, 2022
Decreased from 5 days to 3.4 days...COVID-19
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Vaccine Update – Novavax expanded use to include 12-17 year olds
New Zealand // 21 August, 2022
The vaccine can be used as a primary series in those aged 12 and older ....COVID-19
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First booster for children aged 5 - 11 years announced
Canada // 19 August, 2022
Children aged 5 years and older eligible for first booster...COVID-19
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ECDC weekly COVID-19 Country overview for week 32
19 August, 2022
ECDC Weekly COVID-19 update for week 32...COVID-19
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WHO recommends Valneva COVID-19 vaccine, second booster doses
18 August, 2022
Valneva's inactivated whole-virus vaccine consists of two doses...COVID-19
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Risk of neurological and psychiatric illnesses after COVID-19 diagnosis
18 August, 2022
Risk of neurological and psychiatric illnesses persists within 2 years of infected with COVID-19COVID-19
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Vaccine update - Second COVID-19 booster available for vulnerable groups
Jamaica // 18 August, 2022
Second booster offered to vulnerable groups...COVID-19
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Moderna's COVID-19 booster vaccine that targets Omicron approved
United Kingdom // 15 August, 2022
First bivalent booster vaccine approved...COVID-19
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FDA recommends repeat at-home COVID-19 antigen tests
United States // 12 August, 2022
Asymptomatic people should take multiple at-home COVID-19 antigen tests...COVID-19
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New test may predict COVID-19 immunity
United States // 09 August, 2022
Similar to lateral flow test, but measuring immune levels ...COVID-19
